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League warns state revenue shortfall will tighten local budgets, urges caution on bills that would limit city authority
Summary
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns told the Tri City Council on April 30 that a revised state revenue forecast and several pending bills could reduce local governments' budget flexibility and oversight of settlements, and urged local officials to engage with lawmakers.
Representatives from the League of Arizona Cities and Towns told the Tri City Council in Kingman on April 30 that a weaker state revenue forecast and several pending bills could reduce local budget flexibility and limit local authority.
The League said the Legislature's budget forecast dropped from about $615,000,000 in one-time surplus to roughly $303,000,000 under a new projection and that a possible national recession could push a fiscal 2027 shortfall as high as $1.8 billion. League officials also highlighted four bills and resolutions they oppose because of potential impacts on cities, towns and counties.
The budget outlook matters because much of local planning and projects depend on predictable state revenues and on the ability of local governments to set fees and settle claims without additional state review. “The bad…
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